Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels India- An Introduction

Explore the incredible land of India the royal way. Board the Palace on Wheels. The Palace on Wheels of India has been rated amongst the top ten luxury trains of the world. Since long the tourists who have enjoyed their journey on the Palace on Wheels have appreciated and recommended the luxury train. The Palace on Wheels chugs from India's capital city of Delhi into the royal state to Rajasthan and finally the halt at the amazing Agra. It is mentionable that the Palace on Wheels was awarded PATA gold award in the year 1987. The journey of Palace on Wheels is available only during the months of September to April. From May to August every year the Palace on Wheels does not chug as the Annual Maintenance is taken care of. Tourists onboard Palace on Wheels appreciate the fact that it has been planned to be moving during the nights and be at the holiday destinations during the daytime. The many destinations en-route the Palace on Wheels let the tourists discover the rich variety of travel destinations in India. At night the passengers get to recollect the day's sweet memories and replenish for the next day's delights.

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Palace on Wheels India - History

The Palace on Wheels is the picture perfect combination of heritage and luxuries has taken several people across the land of India and left them with magical moments. Amongst the noteworthy travelers of the proud Palace on Wheels are the Nizam of Hyderabad, the rulers of the princely state of Rajputana, the Viceroy of British India et al. The lavish luxury offered by the Palace on Wheels has made it a royal carrier. After the Indian independence the services of Palace on Wheels were halted. Later the Indian Railways and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation the train started the Palace on Wheels again. As a special heritage tourist train Palace on Wheels has been the pride of India since the re-run. The tourists got opportunity to experience India the royal way again. Modifications were made in the interiors of the Palace on Wheels as well as the broad gauge was introduced. Now the Palace on Wheels is as comfortable as captivating. Today Palace on Wheels can be refereed to as a mobile heritage hotel, the old world charm with the latest of amenities.

Palace on Wheels India - Facilities on Board

The entire train Palace on Wheels is a luxury. The facilities available to the tourists aboard the Palace on Wheels are no less than those available in the star hotels. Yet the ambience and the décor of the Palace on Wheels move you to the era of kings and the queens. There are fourteen saloons in the completely air-conditioned Palace on Wheels. The entire interiors from furniture, furnishings, handicrafts, paintings and the wall-to-wall carpets are the representatives of the royal state of Rajasthan. Twin bedded chambers with attached bath and shower make the saloons cocoon of comfort for the tourists. The two exclusive dining cars serve traditional Indian, continental and Chinese cuisines. So the tourists feast on their favorite food. There is facility for shopping for gift items and souvenirs too on board the Palace on Wheels in "The Bazaar". Laundry, parlor and personal attendants are some other luxuries the tourists enjoy on the Palace on Wheels.

Palace on Wheels India - Destinations Covered

The weeklong journey aboard the Palace on Wheels, promises to be the most vivacious and vibrant week of the tourists' life. Palace on Wheels takes the tourists to the Indian travel destinations that have a unique flavor. Each destination covered by the Palace on Wheels is so attractive and has its own fair share of tourist interest. The pink city of Jaipur receives the tourists with garlands and caparisoned elephants. Discovery of the Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh fort, Amber fort sweeps the passengers of Palace-on-Wheels of their feet. At the next destination of Jaisalmer Palace on Wheels takes you to visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows, balconies, Cupolas and facades. Camel safaris & desert camps add to the color of the Indian holiday. Further the Palace on Wheels chugs to the majestic Jodhpur. The landmarks of Mehrangarh fort and the Jaswant Thada make the day at Jodhpur joyous. Sawai Madhopur happens to be the next halt of the Palace on Wheels. The Ranthambhor National Park and the Ranthambhor fort make the tourists love India all the more. With the royal images of Chittaurgarh and Udaipur Palace on Wheels takes the tourists to the wonderland for birds- Bharatpur. Last but not the least the Palace on Wheels brings to its passengers the city of Taj, the amazing Agra.

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